There are old houses, and then there are old houses that seem to carry an entire chapter of a city’s history in their walls. 4801 S Kimbark Ave in Chicago, Illinois, belongs firmly in the second category. This impressive Queen Anne residence, originally built around 1890–1891, combines the scale and craftsmanship of late-19th-century architecture with … Read more
Offered at $69,900 ($39/sq ft), this 1,800 sq ft, 2-story traditional home in Decatur, Illinois, presents a value-add opportunity for an investor, historic home enthusiast, or experienced DIY buyer. Built in 1925, the property features classic architectural character highlighted by a solid all-brick exterior and a green clay tile roof on a spacious 0.24-acre … Read more
Offered at $150,000 ($99/sq ft), this 1,515 sq ft, 3-story Colonial in Canton, Ohio, offers a fully turnkey option for homebuyers or investors. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the home has been renovated top-to-bottom with new mechanicals, complete interior cosmetics, and a brand-new kitchen and bath layout. Property Snapshot Price: $150,000 ($99/sq ft) … Read more
Offered at $389,900 ($106/sq ft), the Haman and Lidia Bordner House is a museum-grade 1880 red brick Italianate listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spanning 3,686 sq ft on a fully enclosed 0.76-acre corner lot in Canton, Ohio, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath estate originally anchored a 250-acre farmstead before the West Manor neighborhood … Read more
Listed at $259,900 ($59/sq ft), this 1860 Italianate Victorian estate delivers extraordinary square footage and architectural grandeur on a private 2.6-acre parcel in Brunswick, Missouri. Spanning 4,400 sq ft, the brick residence features rare period elements, including 7 fireplaces, a dramatic grand entry with a spiraling staircase, soaring ceiling heights, and a distinctive 3rd-story … Read more
Priced at $285,000 ($264/sq ft), this 1,080 sq ft top-floor condo is located inside The Tuscany, a gated, resort-style community in East Dallas. The single-level unit features an open floor plan anchored by a white brick gas fireplace, a renovated kitchen with a waterfall island, and dual French doors leading to a private covered balcony. … Read more
Priced at $379,000 ($108/sq ft), this 1925 Tudor Revival estate sits perched high above Lake Vermilion on a 1.09-acre private lot in Danville, Illinois. Spanning 3,498 sq ft, the home exhibits storybook architectural details rarely found at this price point—highlighted by copper roof accents, copper gutters and conductor heads, an entry turret, a roof-top weather … Read more
At $335,000, this 1914 brick historic residence sits on a sprawling 0.88-acre corner parcel in downtown Perryville. Offering 3,841 total sq ft (2,880 sq ft finished above-grade), the property pairs preserved turn-of-the-century craftsmanship—original unpainted millwork, stained glass, and high ceilings—with rare in-town acreage. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, central cooling, and … Read more
Offered at an ultra-low entry price of $49,900 ($20 per square foot), this 1900 two-story turn-of-the-century home in Taylorville, Illinois, delivers 2,490 square feet of historic volume on a large 10,650-square-foot corner lot. Blending original late-Victorian craftsmanship with crucial structural updates—including a roof installed in 2019 and preserved stained glass windows—this property presents an … Read more